Weekly Wellness Tip
Try out some community service activities! Volunteering is a great way to decrease stress, increase positive emotions, and induce relaxation. Check out OSU’s Community Engagement & Leadership website for some opportunities within the community!
HCSA Events This Week
NEW! HCSA Winter Study Break
The HCSA is hosting a Winter Study Break with some relaxing activities (such as cookie decorating) that you won’t want to miss! Come to the SLUG any time from 12-4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10 to socialize with other students and unwind from school. To get an estimate of attendance for food purposes sign up via the google form here by Monday, Feb. 7.
NEW! Doughnut Fundraiser
HCSA’s Honors X is hosting a Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser for the Linn Benton Food Drive! Pre-order your doughnuts here by Sunday, Feb. 6 for pick up on Sunday, Feb. 13. Fundraising made delicious!
Volunteer for the Linn Benton Food Drive!
The Honors College is putting on several different events that will benefit those in need. These events include a penny way competition in the honors dorms, collecting donations outside of Safeway, a Krispy Kreme fundraiser and bag/box drops around neighborhoods in Corvallis! If you are interested in volunteering or want to learn more about the different volunteer positions available, please reach out to bryankel@oregonstate.edu.
Forgot Your Lunch Program Changes
We’ve made some changes to the Forgot Your Lunch food cabinet! Our hope is to offer an opportunity for students to grab a free lunch if they need it, so stop by to make a sandwich, eat some oatmeal or grab some soup. Please be sure to only grab one lunch per day so there is enough for everyone! The Forgot Your Lunch is still located in the SLUG Kitchen cabinet.
HC Announcements and Events
NEW! Survey the HC Event App Demo
A senior capstone project group needs your input! This group is in charge of designing a mobile app to display events listed in the Monday Message in a more organized and user friendly way. They would greatly appreciate it if you could give some of your time to look at their current demo and answer this survey. The survey is anonymous and includes the link to the app’s demo which is a click through Figma. They also have Zoom drop ins for one on one interviews to see you walk through the demo.
Zoom drop in times: – 1/31 Monday 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
– 1/31 Monday 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
– 2/1 Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
– 2/2 Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
– 2/3 Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
– 2/4 Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
THIS WEDNESDAY! Faculty Research Showcase
HC students are invited to attend a Faculty Research Showcase featuring the College of Business, College of Ed. and CLA this Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 4-5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Faculty Research Showcases are an excellent way to connect with faculty members, learn more about their research and potentially get involved in projects that could be the basis of an HC thesis. Even if you don’t yet feel ready to begin research or are not sure about your interests, attending these events help you to explore opportunities and make connections. RSVP here.
THIS WEEK! Honors College Winter Family Event with Provost Edward Feser
HC current student families are invited to join Dean Toni Doolen for the HC Winter Family Event with OSU Provost Edward Feser on Friday, Feb. 4 from 12-1 p.m. over Zoom. Provost Feser will discuss Oregon State’s efforts to support student success and answer questions about the university’s strategic priorities and direction. Families can register to receive the Zoom link and submit questions in advance here.
Submit Nomination for Student Spotlight
The HC is currently accepting nominations for students to feature in their Student Spotlight series. If you know of a student who you think deserves recognition for their studies, research, service or a specific area of interest please submit their name and the reason for the nomination here. The honors college willcontact selected students for permission and to schedule a short interview. Self-nominations are welcome!
Thesis Survey about Outdoor Recreation
Jensen Davis is currently surveying students about their time spent participating in outdoor activities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This study, Outdoor recreation rates during COVID-19 quarantine, hopes to look at how people have changed their recreation habits over the past year to better predict how to manage recreation areas in the future. The survey found here will only take 5-10 minutes and will help Davis with their thesis!
CEL Events
Who wants to get some new and fun experiences at OSU? Join Community Engagement & Leadership for Beavs Volunteer group service projects! Don’t miss it out and you can help make a better world by volunteering. Save your spot by registering here!
Oregon State Celebrates Black History Month
Events throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month:
Griggs Center grand opening
A grand opening celebration of the new Griggs Center for Black & Indigenous Student Success will take from 12-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1 in Memorial Union Room 61. The grand opening of the center will introduce students to the services the office provides, as well as highlight an honor roll of Black and Indigenous students who excelled academically this fall. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
OSU Album Club: The Harder They Come
Join Director of Popular Music and Performing Arts/Rock Historian Bob Santelli to listen to and discuss “The Harder They Come,” a 1972 soundtrack to the film of the same name featuring music by Jimmy Cliff. This is an album that was key in bringing reggae music into the pop music realm in the U.S. This free Zoom event is open to all and will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Registration required for link to participate.
Rescheduled Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Address
Registration is now open for the keynote address to be held at 7 p.m. om Thursday, Feb. 17 in The LaSells Stewart Center and via livestream.The keynote speaker is LaTosha Brown, a nationally recognized expert on Black voting rights and voter suppression, Black women’s empowerment and philanthropy. Her talk was originally scheduled to take place Jan. 17 but was postponed because of her involvement supporting federal voting rights legislation in Washington, D.C. This event is free, but registration is required. For information, contact diversity@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-1063.
Race In America Discussion “Colorism in the Black and Latinx Communities
The Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center and the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center are coordinating a discussion about the history of anti-Blackness in the Latinx community, colorism in both communities, and Hispanic cultures learning of their African heritage. This event will feature Iván Carbajal, assistant professor with Oregon State’s School of Psychological Science, and Terrance Harris, director of OSU’s Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center. 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb 23, Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center.
Black Lives Matter in Academic Spaces: Three Lessons in Critical Literacy
A remote public talk by Vershawn Ashanti Young, University of Waterloo professor of English language and literature with a specialization in African American studies. Young will discuss the ways that teachers and the public in both the U.S. and Canada have misappropriated the linguistic concept of code-switching as it applies to both Black language and standard language speakers. This is a virtual event being held from 12-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24. Make sure to register here.
4th annual “Writing (PNW) Black History into Wikipedia” event
The Valley Library is partnering with the national non-profit AfroCROWD for the editathon, which will focus on improving existing Wikipedia articles and creating new articles. Training is provided at the beginning of the event. There will be an in-person event at the Valley Library and a virtual event simultaneously from 2-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25. For more information and to register go here.
Orange & Black Concert
This annual concert to raise awareness of vocal and choral scholarships at Oregon State will feature the Oregon State University Chamber Choir, Meistersingers and Bella Voce choirs. The free program includes a tribute to Black History Month with songs by Black composers and will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25 at the First United Methodist Church, 1175 NW Monroe St., Corvallis. Venue capacity will be reduced to allow for social distancing. Admission requires masks and proof of COVID vaccination along with a valid photo ID. This venue does not accept proof of a test in lieu of a COVID vaccine.
Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities
NEW! Financial Aid Opportunities
Financial aid and scholarships can make paying for school much easier, and now is the time to submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or ORSAA (Oregon Student Aid Application) and apply for scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. Filing a FAFSA or ORSAA is something you need to do every year. We recommend you file as soon as possible. Here are some reasons why:
– The OSU ScholarDollars scholarship application is open now. Some scholarships consider your financial need, and information from the FAFSA/ORSAA is used to determine your eligibility for those scholarships. You also may have unique financial circumstances that you would like to explain. The ScholarDollars application gives you an opportunity to share the specifics of your situation.
– OSU awarded more than $66 million in scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year.
– The FAFSA is how you access all types of federal aid, including grants, loans and work study. Consider it a safety net – even if you never need these resources, it’s good to have the option ready if your circumstances change.
– The FAFSA and ORSAA make you eligible for consideration for the Oregon Opportunity Grant and other aid programs at OSU.
– Most types of aid have limited funding available, so the sooner you submit your FAFSA or ORSAA, the better your chances of receiving an award.
– Click here to fill out your FAFSA
– Click here to fill out our ORSAA
DEADLINE TOMORROW! Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships of $7,000 to college sophomores and juniors on the basis of their leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment. Please contact LeAnn Adam, Director of National and Global Scholarships Advising, at LeAnn.Adam@oregonstate.edu to discuss your interest in applying. The OSU campus deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 1. However it is recommended that you start applying now.
Honors College DeLoach Scholarship
All current HC students who will be working on their thesis research during spring and/or summer terms 2022 are invited to apply for the Honors College DeLoach Work Scholarship. Only students with a signed thesis proposal on file with the Honors College are eligible to receive this scholarship and the scholarship must support engagement in thesis research. The maximum award is $750, which will be paid to recipients at the beginning of spring term. To apply, submit a copy of your signed thesis proposal and a one-page application letter to honors.college@oregonstate.eduby midnight on Sunday, Feb. 20 2022. Additional details can be found here.
2022 Schoenstein Sustaining Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship honors and recognizes OSU undergraduates who are community engaged leaders actively involved in activities beyond course work and who have demonstrated that they are committed to advancing a more caring, equitable, and socially just OSU and/or local community. Current OSU undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of enrollment at any OSU campus, or another college or university (2-year or 4-year) are eligible to apply. Applications via Scholar Dollars are due by Tuesday, Feb. 15. In 2022 five students will be awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $2,000. You can find more information about this scholarship here.
Jason Halstead and Robert Chapman Scholarship Fund
This scholarship has been created to help Oregon students in order to launch and support tomorrow’s thought leaders and change-makers. Complete the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) application here. Applications will be accepted Monday, Nov. 1 through Tuesday, March 1 for the upcoming academic year. For more information contact Megan McElroy through her phone number (503) 227-6846 or email at mmcelroy@oregoncf.org.
SNAP Outreach at the HSRC
Students may be eligible for $234 a month in grocery funds! SNAP is a federal nutrition benefits program, and the Human Services Resource Center at Oregon State assists with applications! For more information visit the SNAP link here.
Honors College Experiential Award Application
Honors students participating in professional conferences or in need of financial support for research expenses related to their thesis can apply for an Honors Experiential Scholarship. The application can be found here. Only applicants who have submitted a signed thesis proposal to the Honors College are eligible for research expense support. The maximum award is $750, and all awards are paid as scholarships to recipients’ OSU accounts. Contact Kevin Stoller at kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Honors College Differential Tuition and Emergency Grant
The Honors College recognizes that these may continue to be challenging times for Honors College students and their families. We encourage students who are experiencing difficulty paying the costs associated with Honors College enrollment to apply for a one-term Honors College Differential Tuition and Emergency Grant ($500). Determinations will be made on a rolling basis and will consider both need and the likelihood of earning the Honors Baccalaureate. See the application for additional information.
Professional Development & Job Opportunities
NEW! Opportunity to Get Published
The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Honors Program is currently seeking academic and creative submissions for the 2022 issue of Aisthesis, their undergraduate honors journal. Any type of creative and or academic work is encouraged! If you are hoping to build your resume, share your work, and publish as an undergraduate, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The submission deadline is Monday,March 7. Guidelines can be found here. Please email questions to honorsaisthesis@d.umn.edu and follow the Aisthesis Facebook page found here for updates.
NEW & TOMORROW! Summer 2022 Internships with Dell Technologies
Looking to snag an internship for the summer? Join Dell Technologies tomorrow, February 1 at 3 p.m. for the second kick-off session of their Recruitment 101 series! These amazing summer-long internships are available in a variety of fields and open to students of all years. You can find out more information and how to RSVP here.
NEW! Now Hiring Two Student Positions
The OSU Sustainability Office is looking to fill two positions with three people who are passionate about the sustainability of their university. They are hiring two students to be Energy Project interns. This position supports energy efficiency and sustainability projects, gathers energy data, and helps maintain OSU’s solar arrays. They are also hiring an outreach intern to promote these and other actions on social media, through their newsletter, and other outlets. Either position offers students a great way to influence sustainability on a large scale! Learn more about both positions here, and help spread the word!
NEW! Information session on Poetry and Hunger:
On Friday, Feb. 11 at 12 p.m. in LINC 350 have a FREE lunch and learn about Speaking Back to Hunger: The Role of Poetry in Addressing Food Insecurity. This colloquium explores the potential role that poetry can play in fighting hunger and food insecurity. Students visit and reflect on the OSU Food Pantry and also plan (not required to implement) a poetry-focused anti-hunger activity. Make sure to RSVP to RSVP here by Tuesday Feb. 8.
NEW! Marine Studies Summer 2022 Iinternships Available
The Marine Studies Initiative (MSI) office is pleased to offer new 2022 internships focused on interdisciplinary topics of the ocean and coasts. These are in-person experiences with some remote work. More information can be found here. These internships are located in Newport, Cascade Head (near Lincoln City), Port Orford and Corvallis. If you are interested apply here!
NEW! Summer 2022 REU at the University of Central Florida Program
This HYPER program addresses challenges in aerospace travel and energy production, advancing the fundamental knowledge needed to overcome technical barriers limiting hypersonic flight. The 10-week program will be held this summer from May 22 until July 30 2022. Participants will gain hands-on research training in challenges such as utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques for high-value components, integrating in-site monitoring of stress-strain evolution, developing novel methods for improved internal cooling and heat transfer effectiveness, and mitigating flutter through advanced rotor dynamic control. Many of these challenges rely on approaches that cut across disciplines and research techniques.
In this program you will:
– Conduct hands-on research guided directly by a faculty mentor and their graduate student(s)
– Interact with a diverse multidisciplinary team of researchers
– Visit the NASA Kennedy Space Center and various aerospace companies
– Participate in professional development workshops
– Gain in-depth training on numerical simulation software ANSYS
– Prepare for graduate school and a research-based career
– Engage with other REU groups located at UCF
Each HYPER REU participant will receive a summer stipend of $5,000, on-campus housing, and a travel allowance to and from Orlando, Florida. To learn more about the program visit their website here. The application deadline for HYPER is Sunday, March 13. Prospective participants can apply here.
Boise State University Research Opportunity
This summer, Boise State is pleased to announce an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates in Advanced Manufacturing. Funding for this program comes from Boise State University, and the program will be held on-site at Idaho National Laboratory and the Center for Advanced Energy Studies in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Questions about the experience on campus at Idaho National Laboratory, can be answered by emailing: Hillary.Fishler@INL.GOV. For more information and to apply click here.
Honors College Student Videographer Position Available
The Honors College is currently looking to hire a part-time videographer. This position is open to all current HC students, with approximately 6-8 hours per week (max. 20 hours). Join our team and help tell the HC’s story by creating, collecting and editing video content! Read the full description and apply here. For questions, contact Gildha Cumming at gildha.cumming@oregonstate.edu.
Learn Important Literary Skills for Free Learn how to do a literature review, how to use Zotero to manage your citations and other helpful research skills! Attend a free workshop offered by Valley Library this term. All sessions take place over Zoom. You must register to attend. These workshops are open to all undergraduate and graduate students. You can find more information about these workshops here.
Join the COE Grand Challenges Program
Join this nationally recognized program and help contribute to the grand engineering challenges in the 21st century. The National Academy of Engineering created the Grand Challenges Scholars Program to challenge the next generation of engineers with ways to improve the globe through the themes of Health, Sustainability, Security, and Joy of Living. The closing date for the application is Monday, Feb. 14. However, they will be hosting sessions throughout late January and early February. To learn more about GCSP, feel free to register for an Informational Session by clicking the link here. If you have any questions feel free to contact coegrandchalleneges@oregonstate.edu.
Grow to Pro 2022
Grow to Pro is the Leadership Academy’s winter term flagship event. Grow to Pro focuses on engineering professional development through two important skill areas: networking and interviewing. In a supportive environment, engineering students practice these skills with the help of engineering industry partners and alumni. This event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Toyota Club level in Reser Stadium. They will thoughtfully pair students with industry professionals for 1-1 and panel interview practice, and all attendees will be able to participate in a special networking lunch. Plus, they will be offering free professional headshots for all attendees, perfect for your social media or LinkedIn profile! Ready to Grow to Pro? Register today at this link.
Openly Published Environmental Sensing Lab Engineering Job Opportunity
Students can get paid to be on teams developing new ways to understand the environment, directly and personally supporting scientists from around the world. OPEnS provides a structured environment where students learn to develop timelines, project designs, carry out energy budgets, and take their ideas all the way to production. If you are interested apply here.
Community Health Fellowship Gap Year
The Community Health Fellowship is a unique “gap year” opportunity for recent college graduates from across the country. The organization provides housing and a monthly educational stipend. Project Horseshoe Farm offers Community Health Fellowship programs in Alabama and California. This upcoming year, HSF is offering a traditional Gap-Year Fellowship, which will begin in June of 2022 and finish in July of 2023at Greensboro, Marion, and Pomona sites. The application deadline for the 2022-23 gap-year fellowship is on Sunday, Feb. 13 2022. The website here gives a good overview of the programs. You can also find more information about HSF on Handshake.
Student Positions Available with University Catering
University Catering is seeking student employees. Once hired, these students have a unique opportunity to be at a variety of campus events providing customer service, learning problem-solving skills, time management and organizational skills. These positions require the ability to drive and pass a criminal history check. Apply now at the link here.
Campus-Wide Opportunities
TODAY! Attend the next Music Production and Songwriting Club Meeting
Do you enjoy music? Get involved with a music focused club! The next general meeting for the Music Production and Songwriting Club is on Monday, Jan. 31 from 6-7 p.m. in STAG 162. It’d be wonderful if you’d be able to share it on the Monday Message.
TODAY & TOMORROW! Join an Academic Success Workshop
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is offering a remote workshop series throughout winter term. Explore the various topics and register online. Workshops are a great space to connect with other students, learn about strategies and tools to support you in your learning, and ask questions you might have about time management, studying, test prep, and more. For questions or to request accommodations email Sarah Norek at Sarah.Norek@oregonstate.edu. The upcoming workshops are:- Concentration, Distraction & Effective Study Sessions on 1/31 & 2/1
NEW! Volunteer to Help with the Beaver Freezer Triathalon
The OSU Triathlon Club is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Beaver Freezer Triathlon, happening Saturday, April 16, at the Dixon Rec Center. Beaver Freezer is a yearly fundraiser race that allows community members and students to race around campus.Volunteers will help direct people through the race, hand out water cups, and cheer the racers on. The race starts earlier in the morning and is mostly outside, but there will be free food, coffee and snacks provided throughout the event as well as a free t-shirt! Click here to volunteer: For questions contact beaverfreezer.volunteer@gmail.com.
NEW Math 251 Weekly Study Group
Dr. Elizabeth Jones is holding a MTH 251 study group in BEXL 102 every Thursday this term. All students are welcome and they can drop in and drop out at their convenience.
NEW! Attend a 2022-2023 Tuition Forum
The University Budget Committee has been working on tuition recommendations for the President. In an effort to engage a broad cross-section of students, weekly open forums have been scheduled through March 10, 2022 via Zoom or in person. The forums will provide information about the process in determining tuition and will be an opportunity for students to ask questions. More information can be found here.
Presentation dates, times and locations:
– 2/1 Tuesday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at MU 207/Zoom
– 2/9 Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at MU 207/Zoom
– 2/17 Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at MU 207/Zoom
– 2/21 Monday 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. over Zoom
– 3/1 Tuesday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at MU 207/Zoom
– 3/10 Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at MU 207/Zoom
Borrow Calculators and Tools for Academic Success from the Valley Library
Do you need a scientific, financial, or graphing calculator? The Valley Library has calculators to loan. The library also has loanable tools such as laptops, tablets, and computer accessories like chargers, headphones, flash drives, ergonomic mice, and more—for all your midterm and finals needs! For more information click the link here.
Togetherall: New Mental Health Resource for OSU Students
Togetherall is a safe, online community to share anonymously and get support to improve mental health and well-being. The Togetherall community is available 24/7 and is monitored by licensed mental health practitioners. Join the community and learn more here.
HC Resources
These resources are available throughout the term.
SLUG Hours and Info!
The HC student learning space in the Learning Innovation Center, room 340 – called the SLUG – is open! Winter term SLUG hours:
– Sunday – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
– Monday-Thursday – 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
– Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
– Saturday – noon to 6 p.m.
The SLUG features study and social areas, more than 20 computers, a scanner and a friendly HC student staff member who can help with any questions. In addition, honors students can print for free when using SLUG computers! The SLUG also offers a small kitchen. Bring your own coffee pods and brew up a cup in our new Keurig machine! The HC Forgot Your Lunch food cabinet is available as well with free snacks for anyone who needs it. All students visiting the SLUG will be expected to sign in and wear masks while using the facility. Please contact honors.college@oregonstate.edu with questions.
TODAY! HCSA General Meeting – WEEKLY
Looking for an opportunity to meet other students and get involved with the Honors College this fall? The Honors College Student Association holds general meetings every Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. in LInC 345. All HC students are welcome to join! If you feel more comfortable joining via Zoom please email Maya Livni at livnim@oregonstate.edu the Sunday before we meet for accommodations.
By: Rebecca Harmonson
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